QLD · 4875

Thursday Island

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Thursday Island, QLD 4875.

Thursday Island, QLD 4875

About Thursday Island

Welcome to Thursday Island

Thursday Island, colloquially known as TI, or in the Kawrareg dialect, Waiben or Waibene, is an island of the Torres Strait Islands, an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait. TI is located approximately 39 kilometres north of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Thursday Island, QLD 4875.

Population

2,805

residents (2021)

Median age

30

years

Household income

$2,136

median, per week

Median rent

$200

per week

Median mortgage

$1,408

per month

Mortgage / income

15%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Thursday Island

Government school catchment

Tagai State College

Prep-12CoEdGovernment
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Tagai State College - Thursday Island Primary Campus

Government

Tagai State College - Thursday Island Secondary

Government

Independent & Catholic schools

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben

Prep-6CoEdPrivate
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Common questions

Thursday Island suburb FAQ

Is Thursday Island a good place to live?

Thursday Island, colloquially known as TI, or in the Kawrareg dialect, Waiben or Waibene, is an island of the Torres Strait Islands, an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait. Thursday Island is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 2,805 and 4 schools in the area.

What is the population of Thursday Island?

Thursday Island has a population of 2,805 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 30.

What schools are in Thursday Island?

There are 4 schools in or near Thursday Island, including Tagai State College, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben and Tagai State College - Thursday Island Primary Campus.

What suburbs are near Thursday Island?

Suburbs near Thursday Island include Prince Of Wales and Horn.